ROCHESTER, New York — This year, Jaisaan Lovett became the first African American valedictorian in the history of the University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men, in Rochester, New York. Unfortunately, Jaisaan’s school did not allow him to give his valedictory speech at his graduation.

That’s when Mayor Warren stepped in allowing him an opportunity to deliver his speech as the first African American valedictorian in the history of the University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men, in Rochester, New York.